Widely appreciated at art galleries and museums across Japan, woodblock prints boast a popular culture that has gained popularity since the Edo period (1603 – 1867). The Kyoto Handicraft Center allows you a hands-on experience of creating your own woodblock prints. With 6 woodblocks to complete for each print, one can easily complete the artwork with the guidance of an instructor. Making your own woodblock prints is a fun activity and the end products can be special souvenirs for family or friends. Besides woodblock printing, Kyoto Handicraft Center also offers 8 other types of traditional Japanese handicrafts. Reservation is generally not required unless you are travelling in a large group.
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Hands-On Woodblock Printing
Making Japanese handicraft at Kyoto Handicraft Center
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![My completed woodblock print of a 'Maiko' (apprentice Geisha).](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/14610-86631/1000/kyoto-hands-on-woodblock-printing-86631.jpg)
My completed woodblock print of a 'Maiko' (apprentice Geisha).
!['Equipments' of woodblock printing ](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/14610-86628/1000/kyoto-hands-on-woodblock-printing-86628.jpg)
'Equipments' of woodblock printing
![Basic introduction to woodblock printing prior to starting.](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/14610-86623/1000/kyoto-hands-on-woodblock-printing-86623.jpg)
Basic introduction to woodblock printing prior to starting.
![Interior of Kyoto Handicraft Center - workshop area](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/14610-86627/1000/kyoto-hands-on-woodblock-printing-86627.jpg)
Interior of Kyoto Handicraft Center - workshop area
![Water-based paint to be spread over the woodblock.](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/14610-86621/1000/kyoto-hands-on-woodblock-printing-86621.jpg)
Water-based paint to be spread over the woodblock.
![Carved woodblock of Maiko (apprentice Geisha)](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/14610-86620/1000/kyoto-hands-on-woodblock-printing-86620.jpg)
Carved woodblock of Maiko (apprentice Geisha)
![An woodblock print of Heian Shrine](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/14610-86630/1000/kyoto-hands-on-woodblock-printing-86630.jpg)
An woodblock print of Heian Shrine
![Make your own incense bag!](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/14610-86626/1000/kyoto-hands-on-woodblock-printing-86626.jpg)
Make your own incense bag!
![Dorei (clay doll) that one can paint with watercolour.](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/14610-86625/1000/kyoto-hands-on-woodblock-printing-86625.jpg)
Dorei (clay doll) that one can paint with watercolour.
![9 different traditional Japanese handicraft workshops available at Kyoto Handicraft Center. ](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/14610-86624/1000/kyoto-hands-on-woodblock-printing-86624.jpg)
9 different traditional Japanese handicraft workshops available at Kyoto Handicraft Center.
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Kim
2 years ago
I've been to the handicraft center but I didn't see this! It's such a great place to visit.
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